Which one of the following is the correct sequence of events for hydrocarbon generation in the subsurface?

Q. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of events for hydrocarbon generation in the subsurface?

(A) Catagenesis → Metagenesis → Diagenesis

(B) Catagenesis → Diagenesis → Metagenesis

 (C) Diagenesis → Catagenesis → Metagenesis

(D) Diagenesis → Metagenesis → Catagenesis

Ans: Diagenesis → Catagenesis → Metagenesis